Sans Normal Olnav 10 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neue Kabel' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, signage, ui text, friendly, modern, confident, approachable, clean, clarity, versatility, modernity, approachability, systematic geometry, geometric, rounded, compact, high-clarity, even color.
A geometric sans with sturdy, uniform stroke weight and generous interior counters. Rounds are built from clean circular/elliptical forms (notably in C, O, and Q), while terminals are mostly straight and decisive, producing a stable, even typographic color. Proportions feel compact and efficient, with relatively large bowls on letters like a, b, p, and q, and a single-storey a and g that keep the texture simple and continuous. Diacritics and punctuation in the sample show straightforward dot shapes and clear spacing that supports dense setting without looking cramped.
This font is well suited to headlines and short blocks of copy where strong presence and quick recognition are needed. Its clean geometry and open counters make it a good fit for branding systems, packaging, and signage. The straightforward lowercase and consistent texture also support UI labels and interface text, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is contemporary and approachable, balancing a friendly roundness with a confident, no-nonsense presence. Its shapes read as practical and familiar rather than quirky, giving it a dependable, everyday voice suited to broad audiences.
The design appears intended as a versatile geometric workhorse: contemporary, highly legible, and visually consistent across letters and numbers. It prioritizes clarity and an even rhythm while keeping the character friendly through rounded construction and simplified lowercase forms.
Distinctive details include a simple, legible lowercase set with minimal modulation and a clean, geometric rhythm across mixed case text. Numerals appear robust and clear at display sizes, with round figures (0, 8, 9) matching the family’s circular logic and angled figures (4, 7) adding crispness.